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Billll, with all respect, the Bills defense under McDermott is not and has never been based upon the "single player could dominate them and ruin the plan" model. The Bills did a respectable job of containing KC during the 24-20 regular season Bills win in 2022 and in their 2021 38-20 win. 2022 was Kaiir Elam and Dane Jackson at CB and Damar Hamlin and Jordan Poyer at safety. 2021 was Jerry Hughes and rookie Greg Rousseau - no Von and AJ Klein in for Milano at linebacker. In the last couple games, Milano's assignment has been to contain Mahomes and keep him from extending the play and escaping the backfield. In 2022, he was scored as blitzing 3x and had 2 QB hits, and he may have "done his job". As noted he didn't play in 2021. I will say this - IMO Mahomes owned Levi Wallace soul, and that would be one reason Wallace was not picked up as a FA.

I understand your point, but the OP has a history here, which folks are reacting to

Of course you want Allen to watch. He might pick up some ideas on preparation, leadership etc - different strategies. Always valuable to learn something new. Then there's this: This is despite the Bills beating the Chiefs in their last two regular season meetings.

Well, that, but the Jimmies and the Joes have to suffice to execute those x's and o's

Of course you're right about the pioneering work that went into the treatment of Kevin Everett. Interestingly, one motivation for Ralph Wilson paying for that research may have been the career-ending injury suffered by a Detroit Lions linebacker in 1997 (Reggie Brown). When Damar went down, I initially thought it was a spinal injury causing paralysis and cessation of breathing. But if you read about that, it's clear that the NFL emergency response was not quite the well-oiled machine it is now. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/12/22/breathing-reggie-brown-relives-injury/108850952/ It was players who ran to get the stretcher and inform the EMTs on that day. Of course, all 32 teams have had regular preparations and drills for the "Damar type injury", cardiac arrest, for years now. 60-90 minutes before each game, the training staff and physicians have what they call the "60 minute medical meeting" (because it used to take place 60 minutes before the game, now they give it more leeway). It's basically a command-and-control review identifying the people in each role on both teams, and walking through how different emergencies will be handled right down to who will take off the facemask, when do the pads come off and who takes them off, where does the ambulance come into the field etc. The "never happened before" refers not to a serious injury like Kevin Everett's, but to a player literally dying on the field and needing to be rescuscitated. And actually, that has happened before.  Chuck Hughes, 1971.  One minute left in the game. And yeah, in both those cases (Hughes and Brown) they did finish the game.

I loved how when Damar was struggling with his emotions, the training staff there to get the award was all huddled around Damar and focused on him, "hey, Man are you OK?...."

Apologies, I did miss your point.

Um no it's not. 2022 top 10 offenses: Chiefs Eagles Cowboys Bills Lions 49ers Vikes Bengals Seahawks Jags Monson's list by team: Lions Chargers Patriots Seahawks Bills Commanders Ravens Chiefs Colts Cowboys It's basically Monson's list of what OCs he likes.

Just a little note that this is apparently his ranking of THIS YEAR'S offensive coordinators who have not yet coordinated an NFL game with their new team (and in some cases, never yet have). Fair, but again, to be clear - Sam Monson is projecting 2023 performance.

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I'm breaking this out from the Cowherd thread because I'm hoping to attract some answers from some knowledgeable folks here. Imma tag a few but anyone who fancies himself savvy about NFL run game please speak up, I'm sure I've forgotten some knowledgeable folks I'd love to hear from (either that or I can't figure out how to spell your screen name and tag ya) @Buffalo716 @HoofHearted So in the Cowherd interview of Dion Dawkins, Cowherd goes on at length with his opinion that a running QB makes the conventional run game less effective. He cites Tennessee with Henry and the 49ers with McCaffrey. Yes, those teams have effective running games because they have great backs, great run-blocking OLs,and a QB who throws "enough". But while Lamar Jackson had the most yards on the Ravens, Dobbins, Drake and Edwards had 1435 yds - pretty effective. Jalen Hurts is a running QB, but Miles Sanders rushed for 1269 yds, pretty effective. I believe someone posted a stat that the Bills are lowest in rush attempts by an RB. I think the problem is they just don't try to run the ball enough, or effectively enough when they do try. But it has nothing to do with Josh extending the play and trying to make shinola from ***** on a pass play by scrambling. I don't see the logic there. What are your thoughts? Does a running QB and improvisation make the conventional run game less effective? What Cowherd has to say: https://youtu.be/djGAQi46d68?t=1014 16:50 in if the above doesn't take you there

Is this gonna be another one of those Josh Allen Rumors threads? Yeah, OLman need some mass. But there's kind of a ....curve if I may say so. They need the right amount, not too much. I was the "fat shamer" and I did think earlier in OTAs Dion was 👀👀 too much. He actually looks better now.

Wow 10:49 in. Cowherd asks Dion about the Jets game. Dion neatly picks up on one thing he says, challenges him politely 'why do you think that?', gets an answer, and dissects it. Dion is usually an off-beat interview where he uses kind of strange analogies (schnow mac'n'cheese) and does as much deflection and question dodging as a coach but with a kind of casual, vague vibe so it usually flies by without a ripple, but he can sure get to the point when he wants to.

Gunner I'm trying to parse this and figure out who you're talking about, but No Joy. Can you say more and help me out? What I know is from actual NFL guards talking about PFF grades vs. how the coachs grade them. One was Eric Wood, during a publicly available interview - I had a quick search and can't find it, might be too old. Not going to cite the other, but he is a retired NFL player of distinction.

I'll give you some data, or at least a good example to back up your point 2014. Eric Wood, playing C between Kraig Urbik and Erik Pears (an acceptable RT but a sucky RG). I think he was rated near the bottom of the league by PFF. He said later, he thought he might even be cut. 2015. Eric Wood, playing C between Ritchie Incognito and John Miller (who Bills fans disliked but is actually capable in the right system - still in the league). Now all of a sudden he's playing great. Pro bowl when it meant a bit more. Rated well by PFF. Yeah, for a C, the play of the guys on either side of him matters a lot. And the need of the guys to work together/difficulty of non-expert footbball observers to decode who had what blocking assignment, is one of the reasons why PFF OL grades are to be taken with the saltiest grain of salt.

I agree with you that Morris can just play football, but Man! Every time I saw him on the field last year I was like "More, please". 11 targets, 8 receptions - including 6 1D and a TD. That's unreal. I remember watching one of Greg Cosell's weekly sessions, early or pre-season with Chris Brown and Steve Tasker where Morris ran a route and Cosell was like "that's a great route for a TE, who is that kid?" On his TD, he did a hard arm-over to release off the line that was Diggs-worthy.

Whisky Tango Foxtrot? How very "Meta" of you, Fergy. 1) "Letting people express their opinion" is governed by them having an account here and making a post. 2) Me having an opinion and expressing it in return doesn't stop them from expressing their opinion here in any way that I can see 3) Last time I looked, one person expressing a football opinion and another person disagreeing and politely responding with their different football opinion, is literally the purpose of this board 4) Last time I looked, there was no limit on the number of threads people can post in or the number of different opinions on different topics they can express - just on repetitively repeating that same opinion again and again and again (campaigning or crusading). That's not what's going down here. If you have a personal problem with how often, where , or what I post, I believe there's a simple solution provided by the board software.

Pecans. touch of cinnamon. No chocolate. I make it in the Instant Pot so I don't need to turn on the oven so it has a wonderful smooth texture. It's good. https://rootitoot.com/recipes-and-cooking/breakfast-breads-and-sandwiches/banana-bread/

No criticism taken. And no intent to criticize you in return. I Hear You on the industry being un-regulated. My point is with the industry being unregulated, and no careful controlled studies of the impact on athletes, I'm not sure how one can be certain what is or isn't a lie.

I understand your POV, but there's another viewpoint on Shorter. It's true that he was a top prospect coming out of HS. He lost his freshman year at Penn State to injury, and struggled when he did play. He dropped a lot of balls. Was that due to injuries? Did the coaches lose faith in him and he wasn't given a fair shake after losing the "best ability is availability" battle? But with the Gators in 2021 and 2022, he is said to have had 1 drop on 114 targets and to have been a reliable deep threat. He had a hammy that limited him his Sr year. Sure, he was a 5th round pick for a reason, and he needs to improve some aspects of his game - his release against press man is one take. https://www.nfl.com/prospects/justin-shorter/32005348-4f65-1252-2fb4-216da3af656d But he may have as much potential as former late round pick Isaiah Hodgins and ideally could become a replacement for Gabe Davis on those deep and deep intermediate routes, IF (and sure, it's an if) he applies himself to his craft. I see him as a bit of a long shot to make the team, but a possibility to land on practice squad. You kind of make it sound as though he showed nothing in college and I think he showed something, especially his Jr year. To me, can he stay healthy is the issue. https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/justin-shorter-1.html

Right On. You don't improve an OL by cutting one of the best players on it. Cover1 has done a piece before pointing out that Morse is an excellent run blocker when used correctly, with video that makes their case pretty well IMHO. What he is not, is a run blocking mauler. But he's quick for a big guy and used in space he's effective in the run game.

Who do you mean by "these guys"? The author of this piece? I think he's just a freelance writer grinding out words. Here's his bio: Enzo Flojo Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting & Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team. https://clutchpoints.com/author/enzoflojo Why do you think an articles written by an Asian basketball scout/coach reflects insider info? I'd be happy to ask Karch Kiraly's opinion on volleyball or beating colon cancer - he's got the inside line on both - but not on American football If I want to know about basketball in Asian countries sounds like Mr Flojo might be my guy.

No. Banana bread.

I know nothing about the bodybuilder world, but these are the claims:

You're kidding, right? Sammy "boo boo foot" and now I look like a tight end" Watkins, 32 year old Woods, and "never healed from my groin injury" Harvin? Nuts You think Tyrod was out there trying to ball and thinking "lemmee see, if I throw the ball away here and have a sucky low completion % I benefit me?" Oh Kay....